Christopher Brent Gardner – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

14 total documented “uses of force” over 7 documented “incidents.”

6 (42.86%) against Black people
8 (57.14%) against white people
12 (85.71%) against men
2 (14.29%) against women
1 (7.14%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	95055uof	2024-01-27	DateA calendar pageJanuary 27, 2024 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Gardner 48-year-old white man 20 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAndrew Emmel 39-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #46844 33-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Other by Andrew Emmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Andrew Emmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Andrew Emmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Christopher Gardner (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Residential Entry Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,969.00	20881,40819	Christopher Gardner,Andrew Emmel	46,844
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	88321uof	2023-07-27	DateA calendar pageJuly 27, 2023 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBilly Murphy 53-year-old Black man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes OfficerShield with a personChristopher Gardner 47-year-old white man 20 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDemetric Smith 40-year-old Black man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #2643 49-year-old white man 25 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes CivilianPersonCivilian #44012 33-year-old white man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Billy Murphy (found “In compliance”) Physical-Fist Strike by Demetric Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Demetric Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Billy Murphy (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Demetric Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (4x) by Unknown Officer #2643 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Billy Murphy (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Demetric Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (4x) by Christopher Gardner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Demetric Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #2643 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Bruising Minor Bleeding ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	22.00	20032,20881,27761	Billy Murphy,Christopher Gardner,Demetric Smith,	44,012
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	79096uof	2022-11-17	DateA calendar pageNovember 17, 2022 Service TypePhoneAssisting Other Agency PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Gardner 47-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #40421 43-year-old Black woman who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Christopher Gardner (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her or charge her.	1,969.00	20881	Christopher Gardner	40,421
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	57959uof	2021-03-18	DateA calendar pageMarch 18, 2021 AddressMap pin5360 N Keystone Avenue Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Gardner 46-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDaniel Veza 38-year-old white man 15 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #30059 40-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: by Daniel Veza (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Christopher Gardner (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Trespass Public Intoxication	1,969.00	20881,21185	Christopher Gardner,Daniel Veza	30,059
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	20315uof	2017-04-11	DateA calendar pageApril 11, 2017 AddressMap pin400 Harvard Place Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Gardner 42-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3283 27-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #11895 17-year-old Black girl who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3283 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Christopher Gardner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3283 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,969.00	20881	Christopher Gardner,	11,895
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	6421uof	2015-01-15	DateA calendar pageJanuary 15, 2015 AddressMap pin3915 Central Avenue Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMarlon Douglas 45-year-old Black man 14 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE TACTICAL SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personChristopher Gardner 40-year-old white man 12 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE TACTICAL SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #2535 23-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Body Weight Leverage by Christopher Gardner (found “In compliance”) Body Weight Leverage by Marlon Douglas (found “In compliance”) Handcuffing by Christopher Gardner (found “In compliance”) Handcuffing by Marlon Douglas (found “In compliance”) Hands, Fist, Feet by Marlon Douglas (found “In compliance”) Personal CS/OC spray by Christopher Gardner (found “In compliance”) Taser by Marlon Douglas (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Immediate Detention Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,402.00	20204,20881	Marlon Douglas,Christopher Gardner	2,535
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	4440uof	2014-08-23	DateA calendar pageAugust 23, 2014 AddressMap pin37 W 38th Street Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Gardner 39-year-old white man 11 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE TACTICAL SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3012 29-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE TACTICAL SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #1193 36-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Body Weight Leverage (2x) by Christopher Gardner (found “In compliance”) Handcuffing by Christopher Gardner (found “In compliance”) Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3012 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Laceration ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery by Bodily Waste Criminal Mischief (M) Disorderly Conduct Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,969.00	20881	Christopher Gardner,	1,193